If you own a business, you need to know all about the purpose of an MSDS. An MSDS is a material safety data sheet, and it comes with any professionally made chemical product, many of which you may use in your business on a daily basis. Read on to learn about the important information you can find in an MSDS. 

What Information Can You Find on an MSDS?

1. Product Information

Product information sounds vague, but you’ll need it in the event of an accident or malfunction. Product information includes all of the identifying information for this particular product, from its chemical name to its batch number. You’ll also find emergency numbers for the supplier, as well as their address. 

2. Hazardous Materials

An MSDS lists all of the hazardous materials that may be in the product you have purchased. This information is essential in case ingestion or other accidents occur. You will need the hazardous materials information to report a problem and to have proper treatment given to anyone affected by misuse or accident. 

3. Fire & Explosion Hazard Data

This portion of the MSDS of a product will alert you to issues of fire and explosion, so you can be prepared with industrial fire equipment when this item is utilized or if it’s misused by staff. If you have items with an MSDS that emphasized fire or explosion, you should have fire extinguishers readily available. 

4. First Aid Measures

If there’s an accident, you want to take action instantly while you wait for emergency services to arrive. After calling 911, this portion of a product’s MSDS will tell you what to do for the victim of misuse or accident, such as applying water or pressure. It’s best to have the employees review this information before using the product in question. 

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